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Founded in 1984 by Peter Way and Major R.T. Donald Welsh.

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The purpose of the Society is to bring together collectors, researchers, manufacturers, museums and libraries, and all persons interested who wish to increase their knowledge of English playing cards and card games, their makers and designers.

Benefits of Membership
    • We are a Society dedicated to the study and collection of “English Playing Cards”
    • English Games are given equal footing alongside English Playing Cards.
    • A yearly Meeting.
    • The fellowship of members.
    • A regular Members Newsletter/Magazine; click here to read a sample.
    • Access to all back issues.

We are an ideal publication for you to publish your articles and research.

OUR NEXT MEETING
 31st MAY 2025
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MEETINGS

The Society usually holds an annual meetings, a golden opportunity for exchanging and buying cards, as well as a social occasion.
A talk is usually given on an interesting topic relating to playing cards, and refreshments are available.
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Always something to interest me in the Newsletter
TGAldershot
Been a member over 30 years and haven't noticed anything repeated
JLAberdeen
Learnt so much about English Playing cards
SSPeterborough
Love English Card Games and this is the only place that covers them
ATPlymouth
So helpful with any questions I have
RGBristol
Alawys look forward to the next edition
DFExeter
We don't have the in depth knowledge of English cards over here and thats why I joined
TWMelbourne
Great to meet fellow collectors at the fairs
PYLondon
All so friendly
JDLeicester
Love the meetings great change to buy packs
CDLiverpool
The quality of the articles is superb
ASIpswich
Looking for to the next meeting - thanks
PWSeaton